Ratings73
Average rating4.2
Never mind the plot, I’m more confused about a world where there are no more technologically advanced forms of transport than a horse and cart, where electricity is generated by people and rationed, yet we have spandex and polyester?
What?
I loved this book but it was needlessly sad and made me bawl my eyes out. Even know, writing this review, my heart is aching.
Why did this have to happen and why did we need this put down on paper?? I loved it but it really broke me. I can't deal with needless sorrow and broken hearts like this, I am too weak.
Contains spoilers
A cute, short secondary novella about Adena and Mak. Mak isn’t mentioned in Powerless, so he felt a bit like an afterthought—but I liked him, and it was nice to see a different kind of romance for Paedyn’s best friend. They’re the classic grumpy x sunshine type.
The story takes place at the same time as Powerless, but from the perspective of these two characters.
I read the book in tandem with Powerless, following a guide I found online, and I really wish I hadn’t done it that way.
I do not recommend the tandem read. Why? Because the stories rarely intersect—the characters are in different places, doing completely different things most of the time. It was very anticlimactic jumping back and forth between the two books, and the ending is emotionally devastating if you don’t know what happens at the end of Powerless. Yes, I cried. More than once.
If you liked Powerless, just read this novella right after finishing it, while it’s still fresh in your mind. It’s short and sweet, so it won’t take you long. Reckless (the second book) can wait a bit!
4.5⭐️
Beside that it was awesome I am shattered because of this i have nothing else to say
It was as prefect as a novella can be... and I was still surprised by the end despite knowing part of it.. loved it
am i giving a novella 5 stars? yes. bc lauren roberts can write a DAMN GOOD book. i wish it were longer. currently sobbing my eyes out, ty very much.
Grumpy x Sunshine
It was a good piece of filler while waiting for the next instalment.
Just had to push through the pain of knowing what's coming when you're given more reasons to care so deeply.
5★ —
❝ I had never known happiness before her, and if there is to be an after in which she doesn't exist, I know I never will again. ❞
it's 4:14am and i'm crying